The Harvey School
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The Harvey School is a Katonah based academic institution specializing in college preparatory services for students in 6th through 12th grade and presided over by headmaster Barry Fenstermacher. The Harvey School designs a challenging academic curriculum, supports students with a faculty of education professionals and provides athletic and elective opportunities including participation in local sports leagues, dance, chorus, theatre and instrumental music. Students interested in AP classes can pursue college level courses in biology, American history, calculus, chemistry, computer science, English, European history, Latin and Spanish. Online educational services are available through the eHarvey program, while an optional 5-day boarding experience is available to students in the high school program.
- Hours: 8:00 am to 4:45 pm
- Founding Date: 1916
- Number of students: 330
- Male-to-female ratio: 55/45
- Public/Private: Private
- Financial aid: Yes
- Religious affiliation: None
- Graduation rate (%): 100
- Accreditation/licenses: New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS)
- Student-to-teacher ratio: 6.5:1
- How engaged is the school with the community?: The Harvey School students and faculty take great pride in their many community service projects including; annual blood drive, holiday toy collection, cancer walk, food pantry collection, and many more.
- What makes this community special?: small class sizes, dedicated faculty, strong academic program, outstanding performing arts program: theatre, chorus, dance, instrumental music, rock band; strong commitment to community service, active student body, vibrant parents' association
- Grade levels: 6-12
- Boarding: Yes
- Advanced placement courses: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Calculus, American History, European History, English, Spanish, Latin
- Extracurricular activities available: Intramural Sports, Audio/Visual Club, Chess Club, Community Service, Culinary Club, Global Green, Model UN, S.M.I.L.E. (Formerly S.A.D.D.), Student Council, Student newspaper, Yearbook, Writers' Group, Young Democrats, Young Republicans
- Sports teams: Ice Hockey, Baseball, Softball, Football, Rugby, Volleyball, Boys/Girls: basketball, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, cross country
